Test Your Exercise Physiology Knowledge!
Test Your Exercise Physiology Knowledge!
Are you ready to challenge your understanding of exercise physiology and nutrition? This quiz will test your knowledge across various topics related to physical activity, muscle fibers, nutrition, and more.
Key Features:
- 10 Multiple Choice Questions
- Learn about the human body and its response to exercise
- Perfect for fitness enthusiasts and students alike!
Which of the following best defines exercise?
physical activity that makes you sweat
physical activity performed to prepare you for an athletic event
physical activity performed to improve the performance, health, or appearance of your body
any form of physical activity
What nutrient makes up 55 to 60 percent of the human body?
carbohydrate
Fat
Protein
Water
What type of muscle fiber uses anaerobic energy systems almost exclusively?
fast glycolytic fibers
fast oxidative glycolytic fibers
slow-twitch fibers
aerobic fibers
Treadmills, cycles, and swimming flumes are used to estimate VO2max. What are these devices called?
ergometers
training equipment
tissot spirometers
cardiac rehab devices
This kinesiologist was one of the first to contribute to the field of exercise physiology with his Nobel Prize-winning work on metabolism.
Thomas Cureton
D.B. Dill
Kenneth Cooper
A.V. Hill
Exercise physiology is the study of
how to prescribe exercise for performance improvements
acute and chronic bodily responses to physical activity
the lasting effects of long-term exercise on overall fitness
biochemical changes in the body during high-intensity exercise
What is the recommended amount of physical activity for improving cardiorespiratory endurance?
20 to 60 minutes of activity at 70 to 90 percent of maximal heart rate, three to five days per week
10 to 15 minutes of activity at 70 to 90 percent of maximal heart rate, three to five days per week
20 to 60 minutes of activity at 50 to 80 percent of maximal heart rate, one or two days per week
10 to 15 minutes of activity at 80 to 90 percent of maximal heart rate, one or two days per week
People in the United States are commonly deficient in this nutrient, which can result in a decrease in fitness due to reduced oxygen-carrying capabilities.
calcium
iron
vitamin B
phosphorus
Which of the following statements best describes the physical activity patterns of most people?
They perform 30 minutes of vigorous physical activity at least three times each week.
They perform 20 minutes of vigorous physical activity at least three times each week.
They are much less physically active than is required to maintain good health.
Many tend to exercise too much and, as a result, suffer injuries.
Where was the first exercise physiology laboratory in the United States established?
Carnegie Nutrition Lab
Harvard University
Springfield College
University of Illinois
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